Paying for college
You do NOT have to pay back grants. You do have to pay back loans.
Term used to describe students whose parents did not attend or graduate college
What is a first-generation college student?
A document that lists your education and experience
What is a resume?
A way to electronically deposit funds into a bank account
What is Direct Deposit?
Used as a roadmap or an outline for the semester
Syllabus
Two types of financial aid that you do not need to pay back
What are scholarships and grants?
Number that represents the average of your grades
What is GPA?
On the job training that is usually unpaid
What is an internship?
A plan you create to tracks your income and expenses
What is a budget?
This is someone you meet with regularly who can help guide you through your educational journey
What is an academic advisor?
Need-based financial aid program that allows you to work part-time to help pay for college
What is the Federal Work Study Program?
All colleges/universities require this to get admitted
High school diploma/G.E.D.
How early should you show up for a job interview?
At least 15 minutes early
Money that is owed or due
What is debt?
Go here to rent/buy books, school supplies and college apparel
What is a bookstore?
You're not fully enrolled until this is paid up
To be a full time college student, you must be enrolled in how many credit hours?
12
Something you should not ask the interviewer right away
How much do I get paid?
What is a credit score?
Go to this office to ask about scholarships and tuition costs
What is Financial Aid Office?
List three sources of funding College students typically rely on
What are Scholarships / Grants / Student Loans / Parents' Finances / Personal Income?
Consequence for falling below a 2.0 GPA
What is academic probation?
Document that you submit WITH your resume that serves as an introduction
What is a cover letter?
The pay you receive before any taxes are taken out of your paycheck
What is Gross Pay?
The FIRST step you should take if you are having trouble in a class
Go to office hours and speak to the professor